Gay Therapists in Des Moines, IA

"I am trained in counseling interventions designed to positively impact stress, life adjustments and marital issues as well as psychological concerns such as addictions, depression and anxiety.
I specialize in assisting individuals to overcome the challenges associated with the diagnosis of traumatic illness. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families impacted by illnesses that include HIV/AIDS, Huntington's Disease and Hepatitis. I hold an independent clinical social worker license from the State of Iowa."

"I am trained in counseling interventions designed to positively impact stress, life adjustments and marital issues as well as psychological concerns such as addictions, depression and anxiety.
I specialize in assisting individuals to overcome the challenges associated with the diagnosis of traumatic illness. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families impacted by illnesses that include HIV/AIDS, Huntington's Disease and Hepatitis. I hold an independent clinical social worker license from the State of Iowa."

"Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? Do I need therapy? Are my problems and experiences important enough for therapy? What is the therapist going to think about me? Initiating therapy can be a difficult process. Understanding this, I strive to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in my office setting. I have worked hard to ensure that individuals feel at ease when exploring their past and present experiences."

"Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? Do I need therapy? Are my problems and experiences important enough for therapy? What is the therapist going to think about me? Initiating therapy can be a difficult process. Understanding this, I strive to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in my office setting. I have worked hard to ensure that individuals feel at ease when exploring their past and present experiences."

"I believe in the process of therapy and I am dedicated to helping you reach your goals. If you are seeking assistance and would like to begin therapy with a down-to-earth and compassionate therapist, I may be the right match for you. I believe you have the answers within you and any changes you make are the result of your hard work. If you choose to share your story with me, I will feel honored to help guide conversations, offer a different point of view, challenge thoughts, and listen with a non-judgmental mind and open heart."

"I believe in the process of therapy and I am dedicated to helping you reach your goals. If you are seeking assistance and would like to begin therapy with a down-to-earth and compassionate therapist, I may be the right match for you. I believe you have the answers within you and any changes you make are the result of your hard work. If you choose to share your story with me, I will feel honored to help guide conversations, offer a different point of view, challenge thoughts, and listen with a non-judgmental mind and open heart."

"I believe therapy is a way to develop a secure connection that can be rare in everyday life. Developing this connection allows one a space to express authentically what may have been hidden or not heard. Within the safety of this space, real change can begin to occur. So often we believe that it is by applying willpower to an issue that we can instigate change, and are left feeling defeated in the end. In therapy, we get the chance to take these moments of defeat and transform them. We can reorganize, reorient, gain hope, and live more satisfying lives."

"I believe therapy is a way to develop a secure connection that can be rare in everyday life. Developing this connection allows one a space to express authentically what may have been hidden or not heard. Within the safety of this space, real change can begin to occur. So often we believe that it is by applying willpower to an issue that we can instigate change, and are left feeling defeated in the end. In therapy, we get the chance to take these moments of defeat and transform them. We can reorganize, reorient, gain hope, and live more satisfying lives."

"You absolutely deserve to feel better. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other struggles are interfering with your life, therapy may help you to cope better, improve your relationships, and finally give you the time to heal from life's stressors. I help motivated individuals manage their mental health or navigate a major life change with action-oriented, supportive treatments. In our collaborative journey moving at your pace, we will determine the barriers to your past success and brainstorm strategies to change those patterns, ultimately building your self-confidence and enhancing your quality of life."

"You absolutely deserve to feel better. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other struggles are interfering with your life, therapy may help you to cope better, improve your relationships, and finally give you the time to heal from life's stressors. I help motivated individuals manage their mental health or navigate a major life change with action-oriented, supportive treatments. In our collaborative journey moving at your pace, we will determine the barriers to your past success and brainstorm strategies to change those patterns, ultimately building your self-confidence and enhancing your quality of life."

"SAME DAY AND IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN ANKENY AND AMES. At Clear Brook Counseling Professionals, we work together to provide you the therapy - family, couples, or individual that will deliver the best results for your unique needs. We believe life has meaning, and every moment is worth living. That's the end goal. At Clear Brook you'll experience a team of counselors, proven treatment, and techniques that work. The process is about finding clarity in the situation, and seeing change. Clear Brook Counseling Professionals weave proven practices and life-exercises into your therapy to help foster results."

"SAME DAY AND IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN ANKENY AND AMES. At Clear Brook Counseling Professionals, we work together to provide you the therapy - family, couples, or individual that will deliver the best results for your unique needs. We believe life has meaning, and every moment is worth living. That's the end goal. At Clear Brook you'll experience a team of counselors, proven treatment, and techniques that work. The process is about finding clarity in the situation, and seeing change. Clear Brook Counseling Professionals weave proven practices and life-exercises into your therapy to help foster results."

"Anxiety can steal your life. You spend too much time in your head. You worry, you have a thousand thoughts with no direction, you're distracted, irritable, and on edge. You relive things that have gone wrong, awkward moments, fears. You can't stop. You know this is taking over your life but you don't know what to do about it. It affects everything: work, relationships, your moods. You're down, depressed, and your sleep is affected. You feel like things are never going to change, like you're always going to feel this way."

"Anxiety can steal your life. You spend too much time in your head. You worry, you have a thousand thoughts with no direction, you're distracted, irritable, and on edge. You relive things that have gone wrong, awkward moments, fears. You can't stop. You know this is taking over your life but you don't know what to do about it. It affects everything: work, relationships, your moods. You're down, depressed, and your sleep is affected. You feel like things are never going to change, like you're always going to feel this way."

"Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to meet their desired goals. I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am a certified therapist in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a type of therapy that enables people to heal from symptoms and/or emotional distress that can result from disturbing life experiences. I also work with clients experiencing somatic (body) issues from traumatic experiences. Additionally, I work with couples experiencing relational issues."

"Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to meet their desired goals. I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am a certified therapist in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a type of therapy that enables people to heal from symptoms and/or emotional distress that can result from disturbing life experiences. I also work with clients experiencing somatic (body) issues from traumatic experiences. Additionally, I work with couples experiencing relational issues."

"Feeling stuck, hurt, or overwhelmed? Life doesn't have to feel this way. I can help you live your life at it's best! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a supportive and evidenced-based approach that provides clients with the skills, empowerment, and hope needed to make treatment successful and recovery possible. I compassionately help client's explore the sources of their concerns and then assist them in implementing workable solutions. This process enables clients to create sustainable change in their lives."

"Feeling stuck, hurt, or overwhelmed? Life doesn't have to feel this way. I can help you live your life at it's best! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a supportive and evidenced-based approach that provides clients with the skills, empowerment, and hope needed to make treatment successful and recovery possible. I compassionately help client's explore the sources of their concerns and then assist them in implementing workable solutions. This process enables clients to create sustainable change in their lives."

"(Immediate Openings Available) Welcome, I am a Licensed Individual Social Worker who works with adults, teenagers, and families. If you're going through a difficult transition, struggle with anxiety/depression, or have suffered personal traumas and need someone who can help you with moving forward, then please give me a call. I enjoy working both with adults going through difficult times as well as quiet/shy teenagers who have difficulty opening up to others. My goal is to make therapy a positive experience in which you feel heard, understood, and appreciated. I currently have openings at our Merle Hay and our Ankeny locations."

"(Immediate Openings Available) Welcome, I am a Licensed Individual Social Worker who works with adults, teenagers, and families. If you're going through a difficult transition, struggle with anxiety/depression, or have suffered personal traumas and need someone who can help you with moving forward, then please give me a call. I enjoy working both with adults going through difficult times as well as quiet/shy teenagers who have difficulty opening up to others. My goal is to make therapy a positive experience in which you feel heard, understood, and appreciated. I currently have openings at our Merle Hay and our Ankeny locations."

"I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area and surrounding communities for 15 years. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions. Typically, I serve clients older than 10 years and younger than 99. I enjoy my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. We all have a story to tell. Therapy works :)"

"I have been providing therapy support within the Des Moines area and surrounding communities for 15 years. My primary areas of interest include helping individuals overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, social phobias, low self-esteem, anger issues and overall learning how to effectively manage challenging emotions. Typically, I serve clients older than 10 years and younger than 99. I enjoy my profession and take pride in assisting and supporting clients that I see each week. We all have a story to tell. Therapy works :)"

"Do you struggle with everyday living such as relationships, getting enjoyment out of life, feeling lost, confused or disconnected from the world? If so, I would like to help. Life does not come with an instruction book and it can be a difficult journey. Every now and then we may need someone to give us guidance and help."

"Do you struggle with everyday living such as relationships, getting enjoyment out of life, feeling lost, confused or disconnected from the world? If so, I would like to help. Life does not come with an instruction book and it can be a difficult journey. Every now and then we may need someone to give us guidance and help."

"It is my belief that the greatest changes a person can make in life are done through the relationship between the therapist and the client. Joining with the clients I work with on their journey is truly a rewarding experience. It is my goal to help individuals understand and overcome the unique barriers in life through empathy, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I believe that true change can come by using the individual's strengths and positive attributes along with humor to assist clients in achieving their unique goals."

"It is my belief that the greatest changes a person can make in life are done through the relationship between the therapist and the client. Joining with the clients I work with on their journey is truly a rewarding experience. It is my goal to help individuals understand and overcome the unique barriers in life through empathy, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I believe that true change can come by using the individual's strengths and positive attributes along with humor to assist clients in achieving their unique goals."

"I feel grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside others on their journeys towards healing and growth. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering approach. I believe that the client is the expert in their life, and I view my role as being a guide as clients reflect on their experiences, identify areas that are causing distress, connect with their emotions, and work towards meaningful changes. I strongly believe that creating a therapeutic relationship that is safe, validating, and accepting is an essential component of the change process."

"I feel grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside others on their journeys towards healing and growth. I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering approach. I believe that the client is the expert in their life, and I view my role as being a guide as clients reflect on their experiences, identify areas that are causing distress, connect with their emotions, and work towards meaningful changes. I strongly believe that creating a therapeutic relationship that is safe, validating, and accepting is an essential component of the change process."

"I am a passionate, open-minded, and supportive therapist who provides client-centered and compassionate therapy while exploring each client's definition of what is normal and healthy. I strive to help clients unbind fears, gain insight and acceptance, and heal emotional wounds. I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy with an emphasis on self-discovery, mindfulness, and enhancing positive energy and interactions. I purely enjoy working with diverse clients, especially those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer etc., as well as, trauma survivors, and those who are surviving symptoms of depression and anxiety."

"I am a passionate, open-minded, and supportive therapist who provides client-centered and compassionate therapy while exploring each client's definition of what is normal and healthy. I strive to help clients unbind fears, gain insight and acceptance, and heal emotional wounds. I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy with an emphasis on self-discovery, mindfulness, and enhancing positive energy and interactions. I purely enjoy working with diverse clients, especially those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer etc., as well as, trauma survivors, and those who are surviving symptoms of depression and anxiety."

"Accepting NEW Clients--Saturday and Evening openings. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like no matter what you do you can’t find a purpose? Do you have difficulty connecting with others? Is your feeling of emptiness overwhelming at times? Filling it with work, hobbies, alcohol, or even drugs is a temporary solution. Therapy can help you become unstuck, find your purpose, and minimize your feelings of emptiness. Developing a plan to understand the emotions and feelings of emptiness can help rewire the thoughts and feelings that are keeping you from feeling whole again. Therapy can help you become your best possible you. "

"Accepting NEW Clients--Saturday and Evening openings. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like no matter what you do you can’t find a purpose? Do you have difficulty connecting with others? Is your feeling of emptiness overwhelming at times? Filling it with work, hobbies, alcohol, or even drugs is a temporary solution. Therapy can help you become unstuck, find your purpose, and minimize your feelings of emptiness. Developing a plan to understand the emotions and feelings of emptiness can help rewire the thoughts and feelings that are keeping you from feeling whole again. Therapy can help you become your best possible you. "

"When you're at the end of your rope, find relief in a safe, accepting environment. With over 25 years of professional experience I provide the necessary tools and support to overcome your obstacles now and allow you to manage problems in the future. I recently developed a program to provide smart, long-lasting, natural weight loss. For more information please visit my website, www.drmorgainhall.com. When you are ready for relief, contact me by email at morgain@drmorgainhall.com. My primary mode of practice today is via highly secured video conferencing. For more information about this go to the Zoom website."

"When you're at the end of your rope, find relief in a safe, accepting environment. With over 25 years of professional experience I provide the necessary tools and support to overcome your obstacles now and allow you to manage problems in the future. I recently developed a program to provide smart, long-lasting, natural weight loss. For more information please visit my website, www.drmorgainhall.com. When you are ready for relief, contact me by email at morgain@drmorgainhall.com. My primary mode of practice today is via highly secured video conferencing. For more information about this go to the Zoom website."

"I have enjoyed helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with emotional and relationship issues for over 30 years. My first goal is to help you feel safe to share all thoughts and feelings. We will work together to identify where you are feeling stuck; better understand your issues; experience healing from past hurts; learn new ways to manage stress; identify solutions, and take action toward your goals. I am interactive, believing in the importance of non-judgmental listening, emotional support, and providing feedback, guidance, and education."

"I have enjoyed helping individuals, couples, and families struggling with emotional and relationship issues for over 30 years. My first goal is to help you feel safe to share all thoughts and feelings. We will work together to identify where you are feeling stuck; better understand your issues; experience healing from past hurts; learn new ways to manage stress; identify solutions, and take action toward your goals. I am interactive, believing in the importance of non-judgmental listening, emotional support, and providing feedback, guidance, and education."

" I believe in meeting a client where they are in life and using a compassionate and caring approach and the technique that works the best for their personal needs. I see a wide range of clients from young children through adults, with a variety of needs including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems and trauma. I have been trained in Trauma Focused CBT, play therapy, and PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) among other therapeutic approaches. "

" I believe in meeting a client where they are in life and using a compassionate and caring approach and the technique that works the best for their personal needs. I see a wide range of clients from young children through adults, with a variety of needs including adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems and trauma. I have been trained in Trauma Focused CBT, play therapy, and PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) among other therapeutic approaches. "

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